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klam - 19 Nov 2004 19:09 GMT

Every time I mail merge for labels, it takes me a couple of times to get it
just right. The most frustrating part is that after the Merge it creates the
"Layout" document with all the Insert Merge Fields on it.

How I can easily edit that document without having to paste in my change
into every cell (label) OR having to start over again?

It would be great if I could just start over again from the Helper under
Step 1 | Main Document | Edit but when I do that it just brings me to the
"Layout" page.

Any tips from super Merge users? TIA, klam

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Doug Robbins - 20 Nov 2004 00:39 GMT

If you are using XP or later, turn on the Mailmerge toolbar (View>Toolbars).
On the toolbar there is a button to "Propogate Labels" that may allow you to
do what you want.

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klam - 01 Dec 2004 13:31 GMT

Had a hard time logging in for a while...

I had tried that and the closest thing is Edit the Main Document but there I
have to add a field to each label because the sheet is already generated.

I'd like to go back to where you set it up the first time but with my set up
already there (so I can just add one field or a space or whatever I missed).

cheers,
klam

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Graham Mayor - 01 Dec 2004 16:43 GMT

See http://www.gmayor.com/mail_merge_labels_with_word_xp.htm and the macro
included with http://www.gmayor.com/graphics_on_labels.htm

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klam - 08 Dec 2004 18:13 GMT

Thx for the link Graham...interesting read.

I figured out the discrepancy btwn what you were saying and what I was
seeing...I failed to mention I work in W2K (one of the first rules of posting
here...I know ;)

cheers,
klam

> See http://www.gmayor.com/mail_merge_labels_with_word_xp.htm and the macro
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